Paripurna, Paripūrṇa: 21 definitions
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Paripurna means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Paripurn.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) refers to “complete”, and is used to describe Śiva, according the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.15. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] On arrival there, after paying respects to the lord [Śiva] with great excitement we lauded Him with various hymns with palms joined in reverence. The Devas said: [...] We eulogise Thee, the imperishable supreme Brahman, the omnipresent whose features are unmanifest, who can be attained by the Yoga of the Soul and is complete (Paripūrṇa)”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaiva philosophy
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) refers to an “absolute fullness”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.132.—Accordingly, “[The passage] ‘inasmuch as they are [somehow] manifest in the concept [representing them’ means the following]. [...] And ‘liberation,’ [apprehended] as consisting of an absolute fullness (paripūrṇa) the essence of which is nothing but the plenitude of a bliss that is not brought about [because in fact it is] innate, [...]—[all these] must belong to the realm of phenomena; otherwise such [things] as the fact that [they] can be desired, the search for the realization of this [desire], their determination [as having] this [particular] form and place, the practice in accordance with [this determination], etc., would [all] be impossible”.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) refers to “having a full complement” (of the favorable marks), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 4, “on marks of longevity”]: “1. Those who have glossy tusks, nails, hair, and eyes; long ears, trunk, tail, and spine; who have a full complement of the favorable marks (paripūrṇa-lakṣaṇa) cited in an earlier place; the surfaces of whose frontal bosses are symmetrical: these are long lived”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण):—The Dharma is “completely clear” (paripūrṇa) because the noble eightfold Path (ārya aṣṭāṅgikamārga) and the six perfections (ṣaṭpāramitā) are complete in it.
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) refers to “being filled (with water)” (suitable for performing rain-making rituals), according to the 2nd-century Meghasūtra (“Cloud Sutra”) in those passages which contain ritual instructions.—Accordingly, “He who desires a mighty rain must perform this rite ‘the great-cloud-circle’ in an open space, overspread by a blue canopy, shaded by a blue banner, on a clear spot of earth; [...] he must place four full vessels, filled (paripūrṇa) with pure blue water, after prayers to the Tathāgatas (sarvatathāgata) also, according to his power, an oblation, and flowers and odours; [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) refers to “complete” [i.e., kevala-paripūrṇaṃ pariśuddhaṃ], according to the Guru Mandala Worship (maṇḍalārcana) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
India history and geography
Paripūrṇa.—(LP), probably, ‘in full youth’. Note: paripūrṇa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण).—p (S) Quite full, ready, or entire: also completed or perfected.
paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण).—p Quite full, ready, completed.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण).—p. p.
1) Quite full; °इन्दुः (induḥ) the full moon; entire, complete, completely filled.
2) Self-satisfied, content.
Pāripūrṇa (पारिपूर्ण).—adj., ppp. (m.c. for pari°), full: śubha °ṇaṃ Mahāvastu ii.299.11 (verse). Cf. prec.
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण).—mfn.
(-rṇaḥ-rṇā-ṇaṃ) 1. Full, entire, complete. 2. Self-satisfied, content. E. pari quite, pūrṇa full.
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण).—[adjective] filled or covered with (—°), full, entire, complete, accomplished, attained.
1) Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण):—[=pari-pūrṇa] [from pari-pṝ] mfn. quite full, [Kauśika-sūtra]
2) [v.s. ...] completely filled or covered with, occupied by ([compound]), [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] accomplished, perfect, whole, complete, [ib.]
4) [v.s. ...] fully satisfied, content, [Rāmāyaṇa]
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण):—[pari-pūrṇa] (rṇaḥ-rṇā-rṇaṃ) p. Full; content.
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण):—s. u. 1. par mit pari; davon tā f. Fülle [Amarakoṣa 2, 6, 3, 38.] [Halāyudha.4, 70.] tva n. dass. [Jaṭādhara im Śabdakalpadruma]
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paripuṇṇa, Paripunna.
Paripūrṇa (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 樂滿 [lè mǎn]: “Paripūrṇa”; “Ratiprapūrṇa” [name of a Kalpa].
2) 具足 [jù zú]: “endowed with”.
2) Paripūrna (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 具足 [jù zú]: “endowed with”.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण) [Also spelled paripurn]:—(a) perfect; complete; self-contained; full (of); infused by or imbued with.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Paripūrṇa (ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣ):—
1) [adjective] holding or containing as much as possible; full.
2) [adjective] complete; entire; whole.
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Paripūrṇa (ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣ):—
1) [noun] = ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣತೆ - [paripurnate -] 1 & 2.
2) [noun] a flawless, perfect man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Paripūrṇa (परिपूर्ण):—adj. 1. entire; full; brimful; fulfilled; 2. satisfied; gratified; content;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Purna, Puna, Pari.
Starts with (+4): Paripurnabhashin, Paripurnacamdra, Paripurnacandravimalaprabha, Paripurnaka, Paripurnakarin, Paripurnalakshana, Paripurnamanasa, Paripurnamanoratha, Paripurnamatsyendrasana, Paripurnamukha, Paripurnanavasana, Paripurnartha, Paripurnasahasracandravati, Paripurnasattva, Paripurnashila, Paripurnashubha, Paripurnata, Paripurnate, Paripurnatevade, Paripurnatva.
Full-text (+72): Paripurnata, Paripurnendu, Dhritiparipurna, Paripurnatva, Paripurnacamdra, Suparipurna, Paripurnabhashin, Paripurnavyanjanata, Paripurnavyanjana, Paripurnamanasa, Paripurnasattva, Paripurnakarin, Paripurnamukha, Shatparamitaparipurna, Ashruparipurna, Paripurnashukladharma, Paripurnashila, Paripurnanimitta, Sarvakaraparipurna, Paripurnanavasana.
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